Samantha Shaffie
EDUCATION
Binghamton University, State University of New York, The Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2019, GPA 2.8/4.0 MS in Mechanical Engineering, Expected: May 2019
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified � Binghamton University January 2019
TECHNICAL & RELEVANT SKILLS
Languages: PTC Creo (Pro/Engineer), AutoCad, Solidworks, ANSYS, Matlab, Python, MiniTab, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE _
Capstone Project: Knee Brace for Therapy Horse, Binghamton, New York Fall 2018- Spring 2019 Design Engineer
� Consulted with clients at Fargnoli Farms and collaborated with interdisciplinary fields such as Biomedical Engineering in order to develop a brace mechanism which stabilizes the bowing of a horse�s leg and prevents further strain on internal tendons.
� Performed physical measurements of the horse�s leg and developed engineering sketches and drawings of the final product using PTC Creo.
� Conducted a 3-D printing process based on the developed designs and created the hard-supportive cast for the brace mechanism.
� Presented the final product to a panel of experienced engineers and delivered the brace mechanism to the client which optimized comfort and reduced overall strain on the leg.
Automatic Page Turner, Binghamton, New York Spring 2018
Design Engineer
� Researched and designed an efficient automatic page turner for musicians based on improvement of existing marketed designs.
� Developed CAD drawings and design assembly models for the product using PTC Creo and analyzed the stress and strain of each part using the ANSYS software.
� Presented a 52-page final portfolio encapsulating all drawings of every individual and industry part used, analysis diagrams checking for failure and the conclusive evaluation of data.
Hackathon, Binghamton, New York Spring 2018
Team Leader
� Worked in partnership with four other team members in a 24-hour challenge to develop an environmentally friendly mechanism that responded to both human and remote-controlled stimulation.
� Created an automated rotational server with an attachable waste option controlled by both light detection and button controls.
� Presented the final product to a panel of five executives as well as an audience for analysis and judgement based on creativity, usefulness, relevance to the theme, and innovation.
Landing Gear for Airplane, Binghamton, New York Fall 2017
Design Engineer
� Created CAD sketches and drawings of each part for landing gear of an airplane and performed static stress-strain analysis on the assembled mechanism using ANSYS.
� Utilized Creo PTC to further create a timed dynamic system and analyzing the fatigue on each part due to continuous movement.
� Presented at weekly meetings with mentors for project progress reports and discussed critique for improvement at each milestone.
� Produced a final portfolio for the project including all sketches, drawings, analysis, and conclusions made throughout the project.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE____
Binghamton Space, Binghamton, New York Fall 2018-Present
Marketing Committee Member
� Organized the first ever Aeronautic Space Symposium Competition in New York State under the partial sponsorship of NASA.
� Brainstormed and created the foundations for fundraising, social media, and overall knowledge of the newly formed club to create funding and awareness for the Space Symposium.
� Expecting pioneering speakers of industry, participants from both Binghamton University and Broome County, as well as audience members and panel judges for the Symposium.
Bluestar, Richmond hill, New York Spring 2014- Spring 2015
Vice President
� Supervised weekly meetings with executive board members in order to compose events and seminars held by the organization.
� Oversaw and contributed to ideas aimed toward fundraising as well as strategizing new marketing ideas to attract new members which resulted in a 35% increase in new member participation.
EDUCATION
Binghamton University, State University of New York, The Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2019, GPA 2.8/4.0 MS in Mechanical Engineering, Expected: May 2019
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified � Binghamton University January 2019
TECHNICAL & RELEVANT SKILLS
Languages: PTC Creo (Pro/Engineer), AutoCad, Solidworks, ANSYS, Matlab, Python, MiniTab, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE _
Capstone Project: Knee Brace for Therapy Horse, Binghamton, New York Fall 2018- Spring 2019 Design Engineer
� Consulted with clients at Fargnoli Farms and collaborated with interdisciplinary fields such as Biomedical Engineering in order to develop a brace mechanism which stabilizes the bowing of a horse�s leg and prevents further strain on internal tendons.
� Performed physical measurements of the horse�s leg and developed engineering sketches and drawings of the final product using PTC Creo.
� Conducted a 3-D printing process based on the developed designs and created the hard-supportive cast for the brace mechanism.
� Presented the final product to a panel of experienced engineers and delivered the brace mechanism to the client which optimized comfort and reduced overall strain on the leg.
Automatic Page Turner, Binghamton, New York Spring 2018
Design Engineer
� Researched and designed an efficient automatic page turner for musicians based on improvement of existing marketed designs.
� Developed CAD drawings and design assembly models for the product using PTC Creo and analyzed the stress and strain of each part using the ANSYS software.
� Presented a 52-page final portfolio encapsulating all drawings of every individual and industry part used, analysis diagrams checking for failure and the conclusive evaluation of data.
Hackathon, Binghamton, New York Spring 2018
Team Leader
� Worked in partnership with four other team members in a 24-hour challenge to develop an environmentally friendly mechanism that responded to both human and remote-controlled stimulation.
� Created an automated rotational server with an attachable waste option controlled by both light detection and button controls.
� Presented the final product to a panel of five executives as well as an audience for analysis and judgement based on creativity, usefulness, relevance to the theme, and innovation.
Landing Gear for Airplane, Binghamton, New York Fall 2017
Design Engineer
� Created CAD sketches and drawings of each part for landing gear of an airplane and performed static stress-strain analysis on the assembled mechanism using ANSYS.
� Utilized Creo PTC to further create a timed dynamic system and analyzing the fatigue on each part due to continuous movement.
� Presented at weekly meetings with mentors for project progress reports and discussed critique for improvement at each milestone.
� Produced a final portfolio for the project including all sketches, drawings, analysis, and conclusions made throughout the project.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE____
Binghamton Space, Binghamton, New York Fall 2018-Present
Marketing Committee Member
� Organized the first ever Aeronautic Space Symposium Competition in New York State under the partial sponsorship of NASA.
� Brainstormed and created the foundations for fundraising, social media, and overall knowledge of the newly formed club to create funding and awareness for the Space Symposium.
� Expecting pioneering speakers of industry, participants from both Binghamton University and Broome County, as well as audience members and panel judges for the Symposium.
Bluestar, Richmond hill, New York Spring 2014- Spring 2015
Vice President
� Supervised weekly meetings with executive board members in order to compose events and seminars held by the organization.
� Oversaw and contributed to ideas aimed toward fundraising as well as strategizing new marketing ideas to attract new members which resulted in a 35% increase in new member participation.